Search Results - "Fifth International Conference on `Electrical Safety in Hazardous Environments"

Design and optimised operation with reliability centred maintenance by Adjaye, R.E

“…Equipment selection and location on offshore platforms is in accordance with the hazardous area classification and the need to have a safe, reliable and secure…”
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Intrinsic safety - the way forward by Towle, L.C

“…This paper discusses the position of intrinsic safety and low power systems in the context of CENELEC. It avoids discussing the impact of possible EC…”
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Air-gap sparking - cause and cure by Clark, P.E, Glew, C.N, Regan, R.H

“…The results from the application of complex parameters derived by 3D finite element techniques to a circuit model representing the rotor of an induction…”
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Area classification - an alternative approach by Garside, R.H

“…The present technique for defining hazardous areas in the UK is based on the UK Code of practice BS 5345 Parts 1 and 2, and the IEC Standard 79-10. A European…”
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Cost effective explosion safety by Oliver, G.R

“…In today's economic climate many companies are seeking cost-effective solutions when designing for explosion safety. This is important because as competition…”
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Ignitions caused by partial discharges by Wittler, M

“…As a result of explosions with unexplained causes in high-voltage motors, partial discharges as one possible ignition source of explosive gas-air-mixtures are…”
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Area classification for combustible dusts - principles, standardisation and practice by Lloyd, F.C

“…The identification of hazardous locations relative to electrical apparatus is just as important where combustible dusts are handled as it is where flammable…”
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Assessment of hazard caused by intrinsically safe systems by Fraczek, J.K

“…Measures for evaluating the degree of safety when intrinsically safe systems are applied in explosive atmospheres are presented. A number of advantages and…”
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Static electricity - friend or foe by Pilkington, G.A

“…Static electricity is a potential ignition source in hazardous areas. This paper introduces a systematic approach to identifying hazards attributable to static…”
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Radio frequency identification and tracking systems in hazardous areas by Hind, D.J

“…Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems were originally developed in the 1960s and 1970s; these early systems used the concept of automatic data capture…”
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Preventable risks in Ex "N" and Ex "e" explosion protected motors by Jones, N

“…As a result of a number of explosions involving large induction motors, warnings have been issued with regard to the safe use of such machines. Investigation…”
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"Static pressurization", a new technique for the protection of portable areas and mobile equipment in hazardous areas by Owler, A.M

“…The second edition of EN 50016 ("Pressurized Enclosure") to be published in 1994, will introduce the new technique of "static pressurization" to the range of…”
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Partial discharges in motor cables by Cornick, K.J

“…Electric field analysis results have shown that typical motor winding connecting cables can, even at modest operating voltages, produce electric field stresses…”
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Design considerations for pressurized enclosures with containment systems according to the second edition of EN 50016 by Osprey, J.S, Owler, A.M

“…The second edition of EN 50016 introduces new concepts to cover the safety aspects associated with the explosion protection of electrical equipment which is…”
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Legislation, certification and standards relating to electrical equipment used in UK gassy mines by Goodlad, G

“…The author gives a brief history of the introduction of electricity into mines and early research and certification. Statutory requirements including:…”
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The testing for fire-survival and water ingress of electrical distribution and peripheral equipment for use in emergency systems by Bennett, P.A

“…The author discusses the requirements for fire and water ingress testing quoting the relevant standards and regulations. The mounting of the equipment under…”
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The design and approval of modern gas detectors for international markets by Sheriff, J.A, Lochhead, R

“…Today the modern gas detector is a sophisticated piece of modern electronic instrumentation which enables complete protection of the user to be achieved. As…”
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Training and certification of personnel for work on electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres by Hurst, D.N, Bennett, P.G

“…With the introduction of legislation in 1990, the Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association (EEMUA) looked around for a suitable training package…”
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Electrical equipment for use in the presence of explosive dust atmosphere - experiences in Germany since 1980 by Wenzel, H

“…The use of electrical energy in hazardous areas with combustible dust cannot be waived. Because of thermal effects and sparks and arcs, which are often…”
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The end user - maintenance, misconception and misery by Garside, R.H

“…This paper is written with the end user-particularly the smaller end user (who probably accounts for well over 50% of all hazardous areas)-firmly in mind, and…”
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